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Designer Education

Product designers, interior designers and lighting designers are working in a changing industry. Competition from online services, DIY and home improvement tv shows, plus changing consumer lifestyles have continued to shift the way business is done. In this section, product designers, interior designers and lighting designers can read news, trend articles and more.

Napa Home & Garden Announces Partnership with Barclay Butera

Napa Home & Garden announced last week a new collaboration with designer and author Barclay Butera. The launch will kick off this January in Atlanta with a party and book signing on Friday, Jan…
Moe's Home Collections' Jennaya chair in a jewel tone
A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but these jewel-tone pieces are our best friends.

The Family Jewels

Sapphires, rubies and emeralds — oh my! It’s no wonder the precious (and semi-precious) palette has popped up everywhere from fashion runways to floral arrangements this year—and pretty much every…
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Have you checked out these photo editing apps? Read on to learn more about them.

3 Best Apps for Editing Photos

Nothing kills an image like poor lighting or a blurry background, and in an increasingly digital world where most consumers will judge you first by your social media profiles and website, you can't…
A New York loft with deep browns and leathers designed by Glenn Gissler
(Photo: Gross & Daley Photography)

Last Look With Glenn Gissler

Clients come to Glenn Gissler for his style, but they stay for his art expertise. The New York-based designer goes above and beyond to help his clients choose artwork for their homes and has sage…
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So many great designers. Just one spot.

April Force Pardoe Wins 1st Look at Last Look

Lighting & Decor is pleased to announce that designer April Force Pardoe of April Force Pardoe Interiors has won the 2017 1st Look at Last Look interior design competition. "April's description…
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Dive into these sea-colored vases and get some great styling tips.

Ace of Vase

Astrologers may disagree on the exact timing of the Age of Aquarius (apparently lyrics from the 1967 musical “Hair” spout a bunch of hooey), but in true Aquarian fashion, a growing tribe of…
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The new Amazon Echo Show is just one reason. (Photo: Amazon)

3 Reasons Why 2018 Is the Year of the Smart Home

The year 2018 is expected to be the year of the smart home — the year consumers finally embrace the true smart home movement — and there's good reason to see why. LED bulbs are coming down in price…
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Modshop will exhibit for the first time at this January’s Las Vegas Market.

5 Reasons to Say "Viva Las Vegas Market"

Forget about Gwyneth Paltrow’s “Clean Sleeping” regimen; most of us just need sleep and more of it—with or without an $80 copper pillowcase. A solid eight hours of shuteye helps improve memory and…
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4 Tips For Writing Strong Product Descriptions

When it comes to uploading product details to your site, it’s easy to simply copy and paste the manufacturer’s description to a page and hit publish. While making a habit of this will no doubt save…
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The TEN upholstered chair from Adriana Hoyos.

Passionate Design

As a child, Adriana Hoyos loved seeing what new furniture her grandmother would bring home from her trips abroad. Each one had a story to tell, and those stories fostered Hoyos’ love for art and…
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